A D I G I T A L N E W S L E T T E R F R O M 
A Message From Dr. Helen 
In Canada and the US, one of the annual milestones in May is Mother’s Day. Like so many other people, this will be my second Mother’s Day in a row without being able to see my mom. I am grateful for access to technology that allows us to keep in touch. I also appreciate that at the other extreme, countless moms are seeing their children more than ever because of the switch to distance learning/virtual school – and they are managing this while also trying to work full time. I want to acknowledge the profound toll that this is taking on so many moms and their families. I hope that employers, colleagues, and others who know parents who are living with the ongoing consequences of the pandemic will try to be understanding and cooperative. Maya Angelo’s words are always so timely: “people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” As always, this newsletter is designed to support people who want to build more resilient careers or organizations. 
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During the past year, many of us have learned about social justice issues and systemic discrimination. As a next step, a lot of people want to know what they can do to be part of the solution to reduce discrimination in their workplaces and communities. If you’re interested in allyship, read more.
Due to changes brought on by the 2008 recession and the ongoing pandemic, many careers have changed. One version of employment that hasn’t received a lot of attention is the Portfolio Career. If you’re curious, read more.
Remote Work and Workplace Boundaries
Remote work has many advantages and disadvantages – but it’s also making a lot of people rethink their workplace boundaries. In this comprehensive article, I spell out some of the implications all in one place. Read more.
WHAT’S NEW?
Workshops on Navigating Race
Lately, I have been offering workshops about navigating race in a predominantly white organization to racialized employees at Lululemon Athletica, who are spread out across the globe. This is part of a growing trend whereby progressive employers are providing support for employees who face unique challenges that have been hiding in plain sight. This is one way that equity and inclusion can show up in practice. If employees in your organization would benefit from this service, let’s talk about it.
DR. HELEN’S PICKS
Article: How to Lead When Your Team is Exhausted — And You Are, Too Many of my clients are responsible for leading others in their day-to-day work. Few people have had the benefit of a true vacation during the past year so fatigue is a real factor. Here’s some food for thought on how to lead when your team is exhausted and you are too.
Podcast: Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man Early this year, I heard a fascinating podcast episode featuring Emmanuel Acho, former NFL athlete, host, and producer of a web-series and book called “Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man.” Brene Brown and Acho discuss important race and cultural topics in the context of history and present-day North America. QUICK LINKS 
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